Description
Deliciously chewy and golden oat and coconut cookies made with simple pantry staples like rolled oats, desiccated coconut, and golden syrup. These treats have a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, ideal as a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 cup plain flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 125g unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line baking trays with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the rolled oats, desiccated coconut, plain flour, and brown sugar until well incorporated.
- Melt Butter and Syrup: Place unsalted butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat. Stir gently until both are completely melted and joined in a smooth mixture.
- Activate Baking Soda: In a small bowl, stir baking soda into the boiling water. This will cause the mixture to foam slightly. Quickly add this to the melted butter and golden syrup mixture and stir to combine well.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients, stirring until all components are evenly combined into a dough-like consistency.
- Form Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the dough and roll into balls. Place these on the prepared baking trays with enough space in between, then flatten each ball slightly with your fingers or a spoon.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and firm on the edges.
- Cool: Remove the trays from the oven and allow cookies to cool completely on the trays before transferring them to wire racks to cool further.
Notes
- Use parchment paper on baking trays to prevent sticking and aid in even baking.
- Flattening the cookie balls slightly before baking ensures even cooking and a better texture.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- For a nuttier flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or swapping brown sugar with coconut sugar.
